PM Modi to Launch ‘Make in Odisha’ Conclave and 38th National Games in Uttarakhand

Synopsis
On January 28, PM Modi will inaugurate the ‘Utkarsh Odisha’ - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 in Bhubaneswar, followed by the launch of the 38th National Games in Dehradun. The events aim to promote Odisha as an investment destination and celebrate the Silver Jubilee of the National Games with over 10,000 athletes participating.
Key Takeaways
- PM Modi inaugurates ‘Utkarsh Odisha’ - Make in Odisha Conclave 2025.
- Focus on positioning Odisha as a key investment hub.
- 38th National Games to feature the theme ‘Green Games’.
- New sports like Yoga and Mallakhamb introduced.
- Over 10,000 athletes expected to participate.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to launch two significant events on Tuesday during his visit to Odisha and Uttarakhand.
PM Modi will commence the ‘Utkarsh Odisha’ – Make in Odisha Conclave 2025 at Janata Maidan in Bhubaneswar at approximately 11 a.m., followed by his travel to Dehradun in Uttarakhand to inaugurate the 38th National Games. This year's theme for the National Games is ‘Green Games’.
Utkarsh Odisha is a premier Global Investment Summit organized by the state government, aimed at establishing Odisha as the core of the Purvodaya vision and a prime investment hub in India.
The Prime Minister will also inaugurate the Make in Odisha Exhibition, showcasing the state's accomplishments in cultivating a robust industrial ecosystem. The two-day conclave is scheduled for January 28-29. It will act as a forum for industry leaders, investors, and policymakers to gather and explore opportunities in making Odisha a favored investment locale.
The conclave will feature CEOs and Leaders’ Roundtables, Sectoral Sessions, B2B meetings, and Policy Discussions to ensure focused engagement with investors from around the globe.
Later in the day, in Uttarakhand, PM Modi will inaugurate the 38th National Games in Dehradun. The ‘Green Games’ are being hosted in Uttarakhand during its Silver Jubilee year and will take place across 11 cities in 8 districts from January 28 to February 14.
Approximately 36 states and one union territory will be represented in the National Games, featuring competitions in 35 sports disciplines over 17 days. Out of these 35 disciplines, 33 sports will award medals.
This year, Yoga and Mallakhamb have been included in the National Games for the first time. More than 10,000 athletes from all over the country will participate in this event.
A unique park, termed the Sports Forest, will be developed near the venue, where over 10,000 saplings will be planted by athletes and guests.